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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

This position is responsible for supporting the continued rollout and refinement of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems for the Mechanical Department, and provides technical, operational, training, and compliance support to ensure system integrity, rolling stock master file accuracy and that system improvements are accomplished to track and record all mechanical department data, including both equipment and employee related data for financial and productivity reporting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages production planning activities, training, and business process refinement effort and activities in multiple facilities/regions in support of EAM/ERP implementation.
• Provides guidance, technical support and training to designated facility Production Planning & Systems Specialist and/or facility assigned points of contacts to ensures changes and enhancements are communicated effectively across multiple facilities/regions.
• Ensures training requests and requirements for both in-house and external customers (contractors, government agencies) within assigned region are coordinated and implemented.
• Interfaces directly with departmental management staff in assigned region to improve EAM system on-site application, to foster facility management support and commitment and to build enthusiasm about system implementation and its benefits.
• Oversees scheduling and progress reporting of assigned region and implementation activities, including change management.
• Analyzes effectiveness of EAM implementation activities for assigned region and develops and implements plans to address deficiencies.
• Assists internal and external customers in retrieval and interpretation of EAM system data; provides subject matter expertise and acts as a point of contact for user assistance with EAM application as necessary.
• Provides input relating to system design changes from a user perspective by soliciting and communicating feedback from facility users.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Three (3) years of related experience
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Demonstrated experience in delivery of training programs.
• Demonstrated multi-disciplined engineering or mechanical experience with heavy industry or Transportation Company.
• Demonstrated experience and skills using PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (E.G. Word, excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to integrate other common desktop products as required.
• Strong EAM/Work Management content and technical knowledge.
• General knowledge of FRA regulations, Railroad Operating Rules, OSHA regulations, AAR Rules, general maintenance practices for Amtrak cars and locomotives and other applicable codes and standards.
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills, including Change Management skills.
• Effective training and platform skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive multi-disciplined engineering or mechanical experience in a transportation company with demonstrated project management experience.
• Five (5) years of related experience.
• IT-related coursework in Networking, Business Communications and/or Information Systems.
• Required to travel 30%
• Required to work in heavy maintenance repair shop environment and observe all safety rules and regulations including using appropriate personal safety equipment.
• May be required to travel to and work in any Amtrak facility within assigned region and in facilities outside of assigned region as needed.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $77,580 - $100,540. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:157345
Posting Location(s):Illinois
Job Family/Function:Mechanical
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

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We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job – we want it to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging and rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, competitive pay, benefits that protect you and your family and a high performance culture that recognizes and values your contributions and helps you reach your career goals.

All positions require pre-employment background check verification, a pre-employment drug screen and proof of full vaccination against COVID -19. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. Marijuana, notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Candidates who engage in the usage of marijuana will not be qualified for hire. Successful applicants for employment with Amtrak must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire as a condition of employment, subject to requests for accommodation. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for public transportation ( Title 6 U.S.C. § 1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.

POSTING NOTES: Mechanical || Engineering & Mechanical